Santillane makes his Report to the Minister, who commissions him to send for Lucretia. The first Appearance of that Actress before the Court.

[CHAPTER III.]

Lucretia's Popularity, her Appearance before the King, his Passion, and its Consequences.

[CHAPTER IV.]

Santillane in a new Office.

[CHAPTER V.]

The Son of the Genoese is acknowledged by a legal Instrument, and named Don Henry Philip de Guzman. Santillane establishes his Household, and arranges the Course of his Studies.

[CHAPTER VI.]

Scipio's Return from New Spain. Gil Blas places him about Don Henry's Person. That young Nobleman's Course of Study. His Career of Honor, and his Father's matrimonial Speculation on his Behalf. A Patent of Nobility conferred on Gil Blas against his Will.

[CHAPTER VII.]